Chapter Twenty Nine

In a surreal twist of emotions, Hunter found himself captivated by Clarice's beauty, feeling as if she were a divine presence. He had to pinch himself just to ensure this enchanting moment wasn't a mere dream. Her one-shoulder white silk dress, draped gracefully like that of a Grecian goddess, left him breathless, and all his anger dissipated the moment he laid eyes on her.

Yet, amid his adoration, Hunter couldn't shake the frustration of waiting outside for Clarice, who had taken time off for a full body makeover arranged by Winton, acting on Anton's instruction. Winton's delay and Hunter's subsequent anger had led to an encounter with Clarice that left him momentarily speechless.

As Hunter searched for Clarice at the pre-conference ball, he experienced a series of encounters and obstacles that kept him from reaching her. He felt an overwhelming need to stop her from confessing to Anton about their child. The tension mounted as he observed her dancing intimately with Anton.

Feeling pained and jealous, Hunter sought Fern's assistance to make Clarice jealous in return. Their dance became a clever ruse to disrupt Clarice and Anton's closeness, but his efforts only seemed to amuse Clarice, leaving Hunter even more frustrated. He grappled with mixed emotions as he witnessed Clarice's apparent ease in the company of other men, especially his cousin.

Fueled by anger and a desire to protect her, Hunter's mind raced with a new plan, determined to take action to prevent Clarice's confession.

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